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Baked Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed With Crab

Baked Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed With Crab

This Baked Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed With Crab recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen. The combination of succulent shrimp and sweet lump crab meat creates an unforgettable flavor profile, while baking keeps the dish lighter and healthier without sacrificing taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Butterfly each jumbo shrimp by cutting along the back, but don't cut all the way through. Open them like a book and remove any visible veins. Pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, half the breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix carefully to avoid breaking up the crab chunks.
  4. Stuff each butterflied shrimp generously with the crab mixture, pressing the filling firmly so it stays in place during baking. Arrange the stuffed shrimp on your prepared baking sheet with some space between each one.
  5. Mix the remaining breadcrumbs with melted butter until well combined. Sprinkle this mixture over each stuffed shrimp evenly.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and the topping becomes golden brown. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Use the largest shrimp available for better presentation. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Dry the shrimp thoroughly to avoid excess moisture. Check crab meat for shell fragments before mixing.